Calgarians show solidarity, support for Ukraine
Global News
Shelves at Kalyna Store are lined with delicious foods and wares from Ukraine. The owners said the phones have been ringing non-stop since Russia's invasion of their home country.
A layered cake with delicate and detailed frosting, and a bottle of water from the spring near where she was born in Ukraine stick out of Calgary’s Maria Sveyko’s shopping cart.
“We came for some comfort food,” she said. “My heart is broken, I’m crying, I can’t stop. I watch TV, I watch the news, I can’t stop.
“I don’t understand it. Nobody wants the war.”
Sveyko is one of many flocking to Calgary’s Kalyna Store.
Its shelves are lined with delicious foods and wares from Ukraine. The owners said the phones have been ringing non-stop since Russia’s invasion of their home country.
Calgarians eager to show their support some are even leaving money to support Ukraine’s army.
“It’s amazing. Of course we will send it,” said Tetiana Usenko, owner of Kalyna Store. “The support from Canadians is incredible.”
“It’s really busy. A lot of people are coming. They are asking about things with Ukrainian symbols like flags,” store manager Iryna Pidburtna said. “I’m so grateful for them for coming here.”
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